Child experts advise swapping the X-box for activity this May Half Term
Research by child experts reported in today’s press, claims that children that spend more time engaging in outdoor activity, as opposed to staring at computer, TV and phone screens all day, develop better motor skills, are better socialised, less stressed and become better problem solvers.
The Families Worldwide team believes that the best antidote to the screen addiction ‘pandemic’ is to get actively engaged in the real world on holiday (and that means parents doing things with their children – as opposed to dumping them in a kids’ club)...
Here are just four examples of availability for this Whitsun Half Term holiday at the end of May, when the weather is warm and the prices are lower than summer…
Adventure in Gozo: 8 days from £829
Families Worldwide has the perfect new trip for families with super active children, the 8-day Active Gozo, the smaller, sister island to Malta in the warm Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily. Highlights of the trip include exploring the coastal paths by bike, climbing up and abseiling down the rocks, discovering hidden caves by kayak, a boat cruise and playing Bocci with the locals! The holiday departs on 25 May and costs from £829 per child (8+) and £849 per adult. This includes 7-nights’ B&B (plus two lunches), all land transportation, activities as detailed on the itinerary and the services of a tour leader.
Active Catalonia: 8 days from £829
This is ideal for people with kids that take a lot of wearing out! It is based at a 17th century farmhouse, just a short walk from the sandy beach and small village of Pere Pescadore. Highlights include horse riding and kayaking plus 6 hours of activities at Adventure Lake; high ropes, climbing wall, archery and abseiling. Other activities include quad biking (optional) and an introduction to canyoning (plus time to chill on the beach). The holiday departs on 25 May and costs from £829 per child (7+) and £849 per adult. This includes 7 nights’ B&B accommodation (plus 2 picnic lunches), all land transportation, activities and the services of a tour leader.
Get wet in Croatia: 8 days from £499
If your kids like getting soaking wet then the new Active Dalmatia trip to Croatia is perfect!? The trip is centre-based in a guesthouse on Lopud Island (so no constant packing and unpacking) and highlights include sea kayaking along the Dalmatian coast, exploring Sipan Island by mountain bike, discovering hidden caves and remote sea inlets, snorkelling and swimming over colourful reefs and a visit to Neptune's fountain in Trsteno Arboretum. The trip departs on 25 May and costs from £499 per child (8+) and £529 per adult which includes all land transportation, 7 nights’ B&B (plus 3 lunches and 3 dinners) and a tour leader.
Discover Sicily – 8 days from £699
Another new trip for 2013 is the 8-day Discover Sicily. It provides a chance to spend a week on Italy's most iconic island, with plenty of variety to keep the whole family entertained. Highlights include walking through canyons and gorges, exploring castles and ancient theatres from Greek and Roman times, spending a day on a farm – helping to feed the animals and sow crops – making a pot and discovering the grottos and craters on Mount Etna. The trip departs on holiday costs from £699 per child (7+) and £729 per adult which includes all land transportation, 7-nights’ B&B in a farmhouse, activities and the services of a tour leader.
Flight-inclusive prices are available for all trips on request.
For more information, visit familiesworldwide.co.uk.
